Pneumology

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airway (n)

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the passage by which enters and leaves the lungs

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benign (adj)

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non-malignant, not harmful

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break down (v)

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to desintegrate

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chest (n)

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the upper torso or trunk

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clot (n)

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a mass of coagulated blood

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cold (n)

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an infection involving inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose and throat

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complaint (n)

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an illness or medical condition

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concern (n)

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a matter or interest

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coughing (n)

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the expelling of air from the lungs with a sharp sound

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disorder (n)

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a illness that disrupts normal function of the body ( can be mental or physical)

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dust mites (n)

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a very small arachnid which lives in the small particles of matter or dirt found in the house ( or elsewhere)

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flare (n)

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a sudden resurgence of recurrence of a disease

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fungi (n)

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the plural of fungus, ie a membre of a group

of unicellular, multicellular, or syncytial spore-producing organisms feeding on the lung (in this case)

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gamut (n)

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from the expression ‘to run the gamut’ which means ‘ to experience a full range of something’

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growth (n)

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the noun from the verb ‘to grow’ ie to develop, to proliferate

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joint (n)

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the articulations of the body such as the elbow, knee, ankle, etc…

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lower (v)

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to reduce

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lymph nodes (n)

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small swellings in the lymphatic system where lymph is filtered and lymphocytes are formed.

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middle-aged (adj)

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aged about 45 to 65

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mold (n)

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a small type of fungi, British spelling: mould

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narrow (adj)

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small in width or diameter

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peak (adj)

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at its highest or maximum level

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plug up (v)

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to block up

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prognosis (n)

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the probably outcomes or course of a disease

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rash (n)

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an area or redness or spots o the skin

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relapse (n)

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a deterioration after a period of improvement

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rheumatoid arthritis (n)

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a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints and resulting in painful deformity and immobility, especially in the fingers, wrists, feet, and ankles

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scar (n)

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a mark left on the skin after an injury or burn, for exemple

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shortness of breath (n)

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difficulty breathing

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sweat (n)

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perspiration, moisture exuded through the pores of the skin

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tightness (n)

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a feeling of compression (in the chest, in this case)

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wheezing (n)

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breathing with a whistling or ratting sound

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X-ray (n)

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an electromagnetic wave of high energy and very short wavelength, used to provide an image of the internal composition of the body.